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  Bite back: Understanding West Nile virus in urban populations

  Published on November 20, 2014
  Edward "Ned" Walker, MSU professor of microbiology and molecular genetics, is examining how emerging infections behave in time and space.

• Dieback issues in McIntosh cultivars in Michigan

  Published on August 24, 2010
  

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 4, 2019

  Published on September 4, 2019
  Brown marmorated stink bug populations are on the rise at some farms. Gala and McIntosh apple varieties are nearing maturity. There is a wide range of soil moisture levels across the region.

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  Finding ways to use natural plant adaptations to feed the world

  Published on January 1, 2019
  Robert VanBuren, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture, explores how the mechanisms and characteristics that help plants be resilient to drought could lead to new advances in agriculture.

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  Profile of a planting-time pest: Seedcorn maggot in vegetables

  Published on April 10, 2015
  Prepare at planting time to avoid maggot pests in vegetables.

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  MSU researcher hired through Agricultural Resiliency Program working to improve water quality in Michigan

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Subhasis Giri has joined the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering.

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  How an MSU alum is helping California navigate its water crisis

  Published on December 13, 2022
  Angela DePalma-Dow, a recent graduate of MSU with a master’s degree in Fisheries and Wildlife, is doing research on water quality in the face of wildfires and climate change.

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  Livestock exhibitors have a role in keeping people and pigs healthy

  Published on June 12, 2018
  Using simple biosecurity and good hygiene practices will help prevent pigs and people from getting sick and spreading disease.

• West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 9, 2019

  Published on July 9, 2019
  Sweet cherry harvest will be underway within the week. Tart cherries are coloring and sizing rapidly.

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  Central Michigan vegetable update – May 22, 2019

  Published on May 22, 2019
  Planting progress continues to be slow with frequent rain showers and cool weather.

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  Central Michigan field crop update – May 23, 2019

  Published on May 23, 2019
  Farmers took advantage of the small planting window.

• Sunscald and heat stress in apples could be an issue in the next week or two

  Published on August 22, 2013
  Apply apple sunscald protective materials right now prior to environmental conditions that lead to fruit damage.

• West Central Michigan field crop regional report – April 10, 2014

  Published on April 10, 2014
  After a long winter, spring work has yet to begin in West Central Michigan.

• Website and blog share crop research and engage Corn Belt farmers

  Published on May 8, 2013
  Farmers in the Corn Belt have two new Internet portals to the latest research findings on how to increase the resiliency of corn-based cropping systems under variable weather conditions.

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  Attend the 2016 spotted wing Drosophila berry grower training on June 30

  Published on June 23, 2016
  Take the guesswork out of your spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) control program. Learn how to use a systems approach to control SWD.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – July 10, 2024

  Published on July 11, 2024
  Michigan’s blueberry harvest is in full swing with early varieties already hitting the market. Significant issues are the early arrival of spotted wing Drosophila and Anthracnose fruit rot.

• West Central Michigan fruit update

  Published on April 19, 2011
  No insect activity yet, but growers should be watching for wetting events and the potential for scab development.

• Legal, Economic, and Natural Science Analyses of Wind Plant Impacts and Interactions

  Published on November 3, 2015
  This research project will examine the physical, economic, and legal interactions among wind turbines, wind farms, and their local environments. The project will seek answers to a set of important questions, including the following: Who owns the wind...

• Beaches, Boats and Beyond!

  Published on June 24, 2013
  Be prepared for a safe summer at the beach, on the boat, and beyond!

• Finding ways to work out in the winter

  Published on February 8, 2017
  Workouts don’t need to stop when it gets chilly.